2009 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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2009 BMW X5 | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | X5 | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |